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87 convertible top replacement manual

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I have removed the old top on my 87 convertible not knowing the amount of staples,glue,pop rivets etc to be removed. Would anyone be able to supply an installation guide to get me through this process. Thanks John
 

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There is a pretty good DVD that Latemodel Resto sells. It will guide you through the whole process. I have used it several times.
 

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M and T manufacturing also sells the DVD I used for mine. It was pretty thorough although I do wish a few steps would've been clearer on my first attempt at the job. Also I found the liquid contact cement did kind of a poor job and I would resort to other strong adhesives
 

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I want to do it but seems very difficult??? tell us its not . Iv seen videos looks hard.
 

tsiemens

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not difficult but takes a lot of patience. I was probably 3 solid Saturdays on my first top replacement pausing the video at every step. What you rush is exactly what you will regret in later steps.
 
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Potomus Pete said:
I want to do it but seems very difficult??? tell us its not . Iv seen videos looks hard.
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I can save $1200 and get a better quality. With glass and skirt. Im old enough now to be patient.
 

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Yup exactly you can get a decent top with a glass window for under a grand if you do the labor
 
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